Dive into the raw truth of HR analytics, why it’s all about storytelling backed by solid numbers.

This episode uncovers how HR leaders can finally translate their human capital efforts into undeniable business value. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and energized to rethink what your HR data can do! 

Key Insights 

The gap between HR stories and financial impact is real; HR needs to quantify their contributions. 

Successful organizations are integrating HR metrics with business and financial data for compelling storytelling. 

External benchmarks are critical to understanding where your organization stands are you best in class or in need of improvement? 

Using visualization and advanced analytics makes complex data accessible and impactful for HR leaders. 

Building tight collaborations with operations and finance is essential for accurate, meaningful HR metrics. 

Small steps like analyzing turnover costs or onboarding ROI can start a powerful transformation. 

HR must embrace a mindset of continuous measurement, storytelling, and adjusting based on macroeconomic shifts. 

Investing in analytics tools and skills early helps HR lead from a position of influence and credibility. 

Timestamps 

00:00 - Welcome & intro to Schon Parris, HR data rockstar 
02:45 - Schon’s musical side and leadership journey at ADP 
03:58 - Helping HR quantify workforce value through analytics 
04:40 - The gap between HR stories and quantifiable business impact 
05:34 - Why HR struggles to show ROI like sales or operations 
06:39 - Bridging HR and finance through better skills and tools 
07:32 - How AI and advanced analytics are changing the game 
09:02 - Turning HR metrics into financial and business outcomes 
10:02 - The importance of collaboration in understanding turnover costs 
11:01 - Performance metrics for hourly workers and ubiquitous data 
12:13 - The challenge of rolling up workforce data in organizations 
13:10 - Building business cases for HR investments 
14:16 - The power of visualization and storytelling with analytics 
15:04 - Using metrics to tell compelling, data-backed HR stories 
17:15 - The importance of granular data to prevent surprises 
18:30 - Small steps that HR can take to demonstrate value 
20:10 - Putting the numbers into business language for leadership 
21:43 - Using external benchmarks to inform strategy 
23:08 - Visual storytelling to connect HR efforts with profitability 
24:15 - Deep-diving into specific workforce segments 
25:03 - Tracking HR impact continuously, not just quarterly 
26:40 - The importance of contextualizing data within macroeconomic shifts 
27:57 - Steps to start building a data-driven HR culture 

Resources & Links 

How to Measure HR’s Impact on Business 

Power of Data Visualization in HR 

Turnover Cost Analysis Tool 

External Benchmarks for HR Metrics 

Connect with Schon Parris 

LinkedIn 

Twitter 

Final Thought 

This episode is a rallying cry for HR leaders to step into their data-driven power. Metrics are no longer optional,they are the language of impact and influence.

Start small, visualize boldly, and tell your stories with undeniable proof. Your workforce’s true value depends on it!